yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] spacecat:
if you are more of a talker then a smaller phone is for you

personally i am much more of a internet browser, video streamer etc so the Athena blows away anything for me at the moment.

Its more like a mini laptop that can make phone calls than a true phone which suits me just fine but is not for everyone
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
Spacecat I echo your point. I'm also more an internet browsing person, although I also watch movies a lot with its big screen. So for me the big screen, although bigger size, is the biggest advantage of Athena. I don't care about hardware keyboard as Tengo is working so well for me, especially on big screen.

After using real VGA at 128 dpi, I just can't imagine using QVGA. Its simply no longer acceptable anymore. A small VGA screen does not go well with realVGA even at 128 dpi( this is assuming that you do come across a smaller VGA enabled device)

Bottom line: BIG VGA screen is the single most important consideration for me. It's not the storage space or keyboard, especially when you can get 8GB microSDHC card.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] stryker1355:
Thank you spacecat and eaglesteve, for your inputs, I am gonna think this one out a bit more, but it always feels very re-assuring to hear first hand experiences.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ariaguest:
I am a 8525 user and i will upgrade soon

but i'm not sure with one i'll choose

I have read lots of reviews of the athena,one thing I haven't found, is it possible to use it as a phone ( speak with it, with out a speaker phone or a bluetooth)

just placing it against my head and speak ;)

and no vibration ... ? how do you get your mail or sms during a meeting ?

is it possible to put it in your pocket ... for exemple in a pocket of a jacket coat or a jeans ?

thank you
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] miterb:
The phone works out of the box as a 'speaker phone'. If you plug in a pair of earphones you get privacy for the incoming side of the conversation and the mike will still work. This makes it similar to a regular phone. If you have a 3.5 plug headset that will work also as will bluetooth headsets.

I doubt this device would ever get in a jeans pocket unless you have a large cargo pocket on the outside of the leg. I have been using such pairs of pants and it is satisfactory but I think a pouch attached to your belt is the best way to go.

Brad
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
I do hold it against my face.

This is not an issue for me. I simply go to sound setting and change the announcement for new sms and mail to a soft beep. I can always hear it but others don't really notice it. Or if they do, no one has said anything. You can do the same for incoming call before going into a meeting, just change the ringtone to a soft beep.

I do use the phone without bluetooth and hold it against my face. Does'nt bother me a bit. However,when using voip, I use a wired headset otherwise there will be echo at the other end as the other guy's voice coming out of the speaker feed into the microphone.

I use a diy belt pouch to carry it around without keyboard,and it's not big at all.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Tadeusz:
I also prefare X7500, althogh have just ordered Keiser fir m wife. The screen is most important. When in the car there is no comparison to any other device. I use it hardly as a phone, but also as data/info storage, mailing, internert and as access pont for my laptop, when on the move.

I always use my Jabra stereo headset and keep it on a belt. This way I do not have to bother to get it out when the call rings. People usualy do not know wheather I am on the pohone or am talking to them. This is the only problem. Jabra aso works great when on voip.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rcf2:
same doubts. I'm on the 3 pieces bandwagon. A tablet (IBM X60) which is the main office, a very slim/small/cheap cell (LG KG320) and a WM hardware. Until few days ago I use a HTC TyTN and went to HKG looking for an Athena. Find only the old Dopod version and get disapointed with the white looking and price. So, got a Kaiser. Very good machine, no questions. BUT, when I want to work light the Kaiser is not enough to show products to a client. The screen is just to small for a more professional use. On the other hand is too expensive and bulky for a constant use as a cell (which I carry even for jogging). I think that if you choose the 3 pieces approach for a mobile work the Athena is probably the best. I had a look on the UMPCs and find many nice and even well priced. Problem? Vista. Who wants a mobile hardware with slow boot and all the problems Vista related (plus anemic processors) and a battery that does not last a full work day? I will try to get an Athena from USA where the prices are more reasonable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] evisser4:
I noticed that when I search the packages using debloater that com.sec.android.emergencylauncher is always "disabled" I also notice that I do not see it in my applications all section in settings. I am worried that if I enable Ultra power save mode, my phone will be stuck since the launcher is disabled. Can anyone else look in their settings and see if you can see Launcher 1.0 in the all section? It has a touchwiz luancher type icon. Otherwise can someone confirm if theirs is always disabled in debloater?

Thanks,

Erik
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] s629c:
It is probably for emergency mode
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shichemt:
It is not disabled on my phone. I am using Package Disabler Pro.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nash211:
I am on Marshmallow stock rom, there is supposed to be a system UI tuner option by long pressing the system icon on the pulldown menu, mine neither spins or activates the hidden menu, I have the H812 does that make a difference
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eiad Ajam:
you have to activate developer option first by tapping the "build number" in "about phone"
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nash211:
I have done that already still does not work. activated developer option
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nash211:
The only thing I have done is used the bloatware program, hide some icons but that is all.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sperelli:
not working here too, 815 v20d-eur-xx

:confused:
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dontpannic:
It doesn't work on LG UX. I've only seen it on AOSP SystemUI or derivatives of (e.g. CM13, Google Nexus)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenitec:
Doesn't work on my H815 too, I can't enable the System UI Tuner.

Stock ROM V20G EUR, Unlocked bootloader, Root, TWRP recovery, developer options enabled, animations enabled.

I have tried with Nova Launcher and Stock Launcher.

Someone have any clue ?

Is there a way to know if the manufacturer removed the feature from the system ?

How to know if the feature is available but hiden ?
[XDA Assist] FireGhost1337:
Is there a way to develop a custom ROM for Galaxy ace style by myself? because i've found some threads in forums and I didn't find anything about SM-G310HN model. Can I get some information if someone's developing it, or how can i develop ace style custom ROM? I would post my Custom ROM in XDA Forums ;)
[XDA Assist] Art Vanderlay:
Hi

Thanks for using XDA Assist.

You can read through the official CM wiki that has instructions on how to build or port cyanogen to other devices. Just do a google search for Cyanogenmod development. Or you can also look at this thread for making a port http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1941239
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rogconnect:
[YOUTUBE]XLuePrBB_Nk[/YOUTUBE]

My G4 was given Free to me by LG USA MOBILE on the LG G4 Trial. I received the device on May 22, 2015. Its one week before its started selling here in the US.

I am a die-hard LG Fan.

This device has been running this sudden bootloop issue till sometime after New Year 2016 it can never boot up again. Its Stucked on LG logo. I never thought this could happened to my beloved G4. Called LG USA was told this is a free phone so no fix. I was so pissed. The accessories I brought are all useless. Those leather backcovers cases batteries and charger.

Since LG not going to fix for me. I decide to bake the main board on my Oven.

Instructions

1.Disassembled your G4 and remove your main board. (Check YouTube for instructions)

2. Turn on your Oven and pre heat to 385 degree F.

3. Place your main board on the Aluminium foil stand onto a cooking sheet or aluminum foil with the EMI shield Up.

4. Once Oven has reached the desired temperature, place it into the Oven and bake it for 7 minutes.

5. When time up, leave the Oven door opened and the it stand or cool down for at least 60 minutes. Do not touch it or move or eat it. Patient.

6. Finally, reassemble your G4 and pray that the LED start blinking.

Seriously ...Credits go to [MENTION=349216]csjneek[/MENTION] who provides the link and videos.

[MENTION=7263474]Skedgy sky[/MENTION] who have me the idea of doing this fix.

[MENTION=4893302]johnyute[/MENTION] who give me the audacity to bake it since he uses the heatgun method.

All 5.5 inches screen working devices.

내 LG G Flex 2 H959 사용 tapatalk에서 전송
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] csjneek:
Well done

Let's hope the fix is permanent, it should be.

We are lucky because g4 is one of the easiest phone to disassemble. So this fix should be easy to do.

Good luck and keep us updated
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobafx:
This probably won't be a permanent fix. I have used this same method on desktop graphics cards. Basically the same theory applies and which the heat will "reseat" the improper flash memory in hopes that the device will return to its normal function.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NighthawkXL:
Mind you, much like the use of this in fixing graphic cards, PlayStation 3's, etc. there is a high chance of failure. It really should only be used as a last ditch effort in terms of trying to fix electronics. Sometimes it's better to simply pay a professional be it LG Out-of-Warranty service, or a 3rd party repair company who has the tools needed to proper desolder / resolder flash memory chips.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rogconnect:
Seriously, I already gave up on LG USA mobile. Its a free phone and they denial me several times to fix it just because its not sold on US carriers. But its given to reviewers and media to test. I got nothing to lose but they lost a LG Fan. I move on and got myself a Honor 5X. Getting the Mate 8 too.

Sent from my honor 5X
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpessini:
Worked

It worked! At least till now (2 hours later)...

Thanks thanks
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] csjneek:
You are correct, but i I'm thinking there must be a very very small point of loose soldering because it's being triggered only by heat expansion. Maybe there is a chance that by melting a bit too create a bond.

Well I'm just guessing here. My2c
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lesarui:
Hou do you root your g4?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rogconnect:
I lost root when trying to fix the bootloop previously from 10d to 20b
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venom_tan:
Does anyone applied method ? How long it can hold ?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MagnaCartaBuddy:
I just did this on mine and it worked
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xach24:
That is a fix for the LGs G4 bootloop problem???

Sorry for my bad english :D

Enviado desde mi LG-H815 mediante Tapatalk
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rogconnect:
Its for main board that have serial #505 or more idk
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpessini:
24 hours

I guess the issue is on the SoC soldering service.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grymmy:
only lasted 24 hrs?

or been 24 hrs so far and still working......

i'm interested in purchasing a G4 (509 with h/w version 1.1)

is it safe?

also, there's another for sale, a 512 but h/w version 1.0.

which would you guys recommend?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpessini:
only lasted 24 hrs... :(
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rogconnect:
Just an update, I decide to disassembled the G4 including the heatsink. I dipped the contacts between the SD808 and the logic board with a conductive wire glue. Since the heatsink already removed, I also applied some Artic Cooling MX-3 thermal compound on the chipsets. Will keep this thread posted.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akasek:
Worked for me also (I assume not for a long time, but nice to be able to backup a few things). H811 Serial starting 507, manufacture date 7/2015, hw 1.0
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s0ulreaver:
I used to do this on a Dell Inspiron GeForce video card that was plagued with a similar problem.

"Baking" the video card in the oven would make it function again for up to a year.

There were shops that were offering a service to re-flow the video card professionally for ~50-60$.

I am sure they could do the same for the G4 but IMHO ATM we don't have enough exact information about what it causing the bootloop.

For a G4 that is out of warranty, paying 60$ to have it brought back to life seems reasonable.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akasek:
Everything worked normally for a few hours, but it didn't even last the night (less than 8 hours total uptime). It wouldn't even show the LG Logo at first, but after switching the battery it did again - back to the original bootloop behavior.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
Hi!

First of all, thanks for reading this...

Yesterday I installed Cyanogen cm-12.1-20160208-NIGHTLY-trltespr on my SM-N910P but I noticed that I lost my 4G connectivity (I only receive H, I'm in Mexico, using Nextel network). Because of that, I'm trying to rollback to my stock firmware (5.1.1) but when trying to do it using Odin (I've tried several FW and Odin versions) every time I receive the following error log:

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> N910PVPU3BOF5_N910PSPT3BOF5_N910PVPU3BOF5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

On my phone, I receive this error:

UDC START

SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot] Fused 4 > Binary 1

[1] eMMC write fail: ABOOT

Any suggestion? I'll really appreciate your help ;)

Thanks for your time!

Regards.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
The bootloader has increased security that prevents older bootloaders from being installed even if the reactivation lock is not enabled. You cannot go back that far in Odin.

You've most likely found that you can still go back to CM with a backup or flash ROM. You should backup the things you want to keep that are on internal memory because you need to wipe that to restore stock.

You'll need a newer stock tar to restore stock. Galaxy Tools by iDone or this application in Google Play will tell you what your bootloader is to restore the same stock tar or newer.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo But you can most likely install the latest stock tar found in the general forum if you go into recovery and wipe everything but extSdCard, power down and use latest Odin with Odin defaults to install it.

You need to go into Settings/System update and update PRL and data profile once your restored to stock.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
Bro, you're my hero!!!! :good: my n910p is now as original!!! :D but now, I really don't know how to update the PRL for my network in Mexico...

Searching on Google I found how to update for Sprint Phones (My phone is a sprint one, but unlocked, so I can use it here in Mexico...) but I don't know if that could do the job...

Thanks!!!
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
Your carrier should be able to help with the network connection issues. Tech support maybe?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
Thanks my friend for your follow up!

I contacted Tech support today and after "several revisions" they told me that it is maybe the telephone, because when we tried to go to Settings > Data Usage > Mobile Networks, the option "Network Operatos" is disabled....

I was thinking to do the same that I did to run away from Cyanogen... Use the Phone info app, see the bootloader version and look for a firmware of that version (actually I have the N910PVPS4COK1) and apply it again to my phone... to see if that helps... what do you think?

Thanks!!! ;)
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
They can't provision it? I'm not sure if you have to be rooted to access it on an unlocked phone?

If they won't provision it, root or the XAS stock tar version of OK1 may open up the settings at more networks if you don't see them there. Be aware that going backwards in Odin may be blocked and cause those problems with flash again.

But you're rooted anyway, right? Try adding these lines to bottom of build.prop, leaving one blank line with no spaces at end and reboot.

ril.sales_code=XAS

ro.csc.sales_code=XAS
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
I've no root on in (already, LOL). Let me root it and then, apply the couple of lines that you told me...

I'll keep you posted.

Thanks buddy!
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
It didn't work my friend... :crying: take a look to my captures...

Thanks!
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
What about the Access Point Names. Aren't there edit symbols on those?

I'm not the expert but I at least thought it possible to edit for carrier with MSL as well.

Maybe this helps?

https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhon...y-verizon-sprint-phone-on-a-different-network
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
Yes, I can see and edit the APN options, in fact I add them manually to try to force the 4G connectivity, but I only reach 3G..

Let me resume that I did and how I mess all up :eek: ... I bought this Note 4 unlocked with Android 5.1.1 installed on it. When I received everything worked perfectly, even my 4G network. Then, I wanted to test Cyanogenmod, so I installed it into my device... (why I did that!!!???). I saw that I lost a lot of functions of my Note 4 and I wanted to rollback my device... As long as I noticed that I couldn't do that so easily, I posted in here looking for help... Then you helped me out saying me this: "You'll need a newer stock tar to restore stock. Galaxy Tools by iDone or this application in Google Play will tell you what your bootloader is to restore the same stock tar or newer.https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...uyen.phoneinfo But you can most likely install the latest stock tar found in the general forum if you go into recovery and wipe everything but extSdCard, power down and use latest Odin with Odin defaults to install it."

I did that and I found a ROM (from Sprint, ALL_SPT_N910PVPU4COG5_N910PSPT4COG5_CL5303209_QB5691107_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5) that helped me to have my stock Android again, but since then, I lost 4G. Everything works perfectly but that. Then, I saw that on my phone appeared a system update, I ran it and now I gave the version N910PVPS4COK1

The last thing that I applied to my device was the root option, to try the option that you told me... that's my little soap opera... hehehe... :p

No matter the result of this, please thanks for your support on this path of darkness, XD
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
First thing first. That kernel your non. Is known to cause issues.

Sent from my 0x1 Note 4...... I love tep
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordkorhat:
N910p unlocked without 4G, only 3G

Hi!

After being investigating, I have recovered a "parcial backup" that I did of the boot files of my phone after I changed the ROM using TWRP.

The name of the backup file of the ROM that my phone had was is 2016-02-08--17-06-42_LMY47X.N910PVPU4COG5-LTE1-ASFAHAN.

The only files that I have from that backup are:

-boot.emmc.win

-boot.emmc.win.md5

-recovery.log

Just to remember, I'm from Mexico and I receive my note 4 n910p without Sprint logos and working perfectly on 4G LTE on Nextel. After I installed CM 12 I lost 4G. Actually I have Botcatrom and all works perfect except for 4g LTE. (I only receive 3g).

I have read that if a sprint phone gets unlocked, I'll be able to use only 3g, but as I mentioned before, I receive the phone working on 4G! so there must be something for it!

As we can see in the name of the ROM, it says LTE, so that's the one! (I think) but looking for that ROM on google, I cannot find it :(

Do you know something about that ROM? or maybe I can do something with the Boot files that I found? I was thinking to upload that Boot files into my actual Bobcatrom, but I'm not sure if it will help or I'll brick my device.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!!!
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
Only thing I can think of is get in touch with your cellular provider or the point of sale of your phone. It seems you cannot run custom ROMs on your device and you don't have a full backup to restore. Ask if the XAS stock tar with APN edits is all you need. They should be able to help with provisioning service.

Updates would most likely come from OTA only once you restore the ROM with 4G would be my guess.

You should still be able to root and modify but that would have you in need of an updated stock tar to flash as your provider updates the ROM. IDK if it works but you may get by the tar updates using OTA update if you don't modify system.

Or make a stock backup of system partition before modifying it. Then you would restore that backup and full un-root. You would have to use the latest the updated Chainfire Auto root for Note 4. And you may have to root again and immediately go with full un-root in order to get the stock recovery with dm-verity cleared for OTA update. IMO, you'd be better off with a download for stock tar site before rooting but have the backup next time just in case. It might work for OTA updates but no guarantees.

I don't claim to be the expert but that's the best advice I can give with what I know ATM. Check around and see if there's a support site that includes your phone and provider; but you might find some guides our tutorials for editing APN. And when you get your ROM restored, try to copy your APN data to manually re-enter if you choose to risk another custom ROM or just need to provision it for service. Again, I'd suggest having a backup stock tar to flash before pursuing any risks.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Necromantus:
i have xposed and twrp installed on it whil i was confiming for a back up of phone the phone closed i tryed to remove battery and place it back but its not working i tryed to boot up fully dindt work i tryed for 2h to make it work anymone has a trick to help me i dindnt tryed computer yet but ill try ltr
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MacWarrior:
Hi guys,

I made a stupid mistake:

I was overwriting aboot.img from terminal to solve "secure boot failed" error. I didn't have backcase installed and battery fell out.

Now, the phone is bricked or at least the screen remains black, no vibrating, no flashing LED.

Is there anything I can do to revive the phone?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
Can you enter anything ? Download mode ?

IF nothing you have to force to qualcomm 9008 mode and use boarddiag to fix the phone
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MacWarrior:
Download-mode (Vol-up while plugging in USB) does not work.

Do you think, I can unbrick it by using willcracker's method?

Is there anything I need to keep in mind? Can you give an estimation whether this approach will solve the issue?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
Yes, both willcrackers and the link will fix it

If you somehow fail write here :)